Hitching a Ride Along the New Silk Road
By Oliver Chase Since Chinese President Xi Jinping initially announced the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative in 2013, it has become a source of significant curiosity and discussion to understand what…
Industry 4.0 and Internet Plus on MNCs in China
On March 5, 2015, Premier Li Keqiang announced the "Made in China 2025”concept, emphasizing the integration of manufacturing and Internet Plus. It is estimated that the speed of China's industrial internet development…
Whisky Finds New Fans
The Whisky Experience Center of Beijing features floor-to-ceiling shelves of premium single malt whiskies. It serves as one of the latest tributes to China’s growing love affair with whisky, and a select…
In-Depth Interview: Rupal Shah of Intel China
Intel just reached an important landmark – 30 years in China. Leading the company into its next decade is Rupal Shah, Vice President, Sales & Marketing and General Manager of Intel China.…
Repaving the Silk Road
When facing adversity, it makes sense to draw on the experience of history, and with 5,000 years to review, China’s leaders have no shortage of comparisons to make with the current era.…
Guangzhou BIO Trip a First for AmCham China
AmCham China made its first official trip to Guangzhou on a Business Investment Outreach (BIO) trip last month. A delegation of 21 members, led by President Mark Duval, visited the capital city…
HR Conference 2015 Photo Gallery
AmCham China’s Human Resources Conference brought together 120 HR professionals this year. The event, held Oct. 29 at the JW Marriott, focused on “Navigating the Change – Human Capital Management in an…
Basics of Chinese Business Etiquette
China is becoming an increasingly popular country for new university graduates and young professionals to begin their careers or add value to their current résumé. Knowing how to act in a business…
Christopher Boobier Joins Tianjin Exec. Committee
AmCham China is happy to announce the addition of Christopher Boobier as a new member of Tianjin’s Executive Committee. Boobier, who currently leads the Business Development Office at Wellington College International Tianjin,…
Ad hoc Optimism
By Chen Jian At present, the PRC Arbitration Law doesn't recognize ad hoc arbitration conducted in China. Article 16 of the law expressly states that an arbitration agreement must designate an arbitration…